National Research Nuclear University is offering free online course on Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations. Students will learn how to use, transfer and preserve knowledge for the further development of nuclear power.

In this eight week course, applicant will learn why knowledge management is so vital to keeping nuclear power operations running safely and efficiently.

Providers’ Details

National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI” is one of the most recognized technical universities in Russia. It is the only nuclear research university in Russia. The aim of the university existence is to prepare specialists for nuclear industry, science, information technology and other high-tech sectors of the Russian economy.

About This Course

Nuclear knowledge is critical now: the previous generation of nuclear personnel is retiring; countries are expanding nuclear programs; ageing nuclear installations may face challenges to ensure they can be operated safely; and there is a growing need for long-term management of radioactive waste and for countries phasing out nuclear programs.

Why Take This Course?

The course is designed not only for students of nuclear specialties, but also for the staff of organizations operating in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy. This course is also designed to meet the recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The course was developed on the basis of IAEA publications on nuclear knowledge management. To take the course you do not need a deep knowledge in nuclear technology.

Learning Outcomes

Identification of problems in the knowledge management system Retention of critical knowledge

Application of nuclear knowledge management methods and tools in practice

Instructors

Evgeny G. Kulikov

Evgeny is a senior lecturer at the Department of Theoretical and Experimental Physics of Nuclear Reactors at National Research Nuclear University «MEPhI» Moscow Engineering Physics Institute.

Requirements

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